Serie A: Milan-Sampdoria, line-ups

For Milan it is time to accelerate.

After the excellent results in the derby and against Lazio in the Italian Cup, the Rossoneri face Sampdoria aware of having a calendar to exploit.

The intention is to close a perfect week, with three consecutive successes, to improve the ranking compared to the 25th matchday a year ago.

For now the points are the same, but the growth is constant.

"Beyond the results of the others and our match on Sunday, the team is much more aware and mature", assures Stefano Pioli on the eve.

And as a mature team, Milan cannot be wrong.

The direct rivals for the title will be involved in the European Cups, while Milan will be able to rest and prepare for each challenge in the best possible way.

Tomorrow Sampdoria, then Salernitana and Udinese, before the derby d '

first leg of the Italian Cup and the big match with Napoli.

"We must think that the next exam is always the most difficult. There are fifteen games to go and there are many. We have to think about scoring as many points as possible. Right now the gap between winning and not winning is thin - underlines the Rossoneri coach - The details will make the difference. Tomorrow we have a difficult match, we face an opponent who won 4-0 against Sassuolo on Sunday. "

"The best Milan" possible will be on the pitch.

Of course, the choices will also depend on the conditions of the players and the characteristics of the opponents.

Surely Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be available: "he is still working separately, we have to wait a little longer. Let's see for the next matches".

Without the Swedish,

Milan will probably still rely on Olivier Giroud, hoping that the incredible feeling with San Siro will continue.

The Frenchman has scored ten goals this season so far and all at San Siro.

"I think it's just a coincidence. Giroud, however - assures Pioli - is physically and mentally well".

Probable formations of Milan-Sampdoria.

Milan (4-2-3-1): 16 Maignan;

25 Florenzi, 23 Tomori, 13 Romagnoli, 2 Calabria;

8 Tonali, 79 Kessie;

56 Saelemaekers, 10 Diaz, 17 Leao;

9 Giroud (1 Tatarusanu, 83 Mirante, 20 Kalulu, l, 4 Bennacer, 33 Krunic, 41 Bakayoko, 7 Castillejo, 12 Rebic, 22 Lazetic, 27 Maldini, 30 Messias).

Coach: Pioli.

Suspended: Theo Hernandez.

Beware: Theo Hernandez.

Unavailable: Ballo-Touré, Gabbia, Ibrahimovic, Kjaer.

Sampdoria (4-3-1-2): 1 Audero;

24 Bereszynski, 15 Colley, 25 A.Ferrari, 29 Murru;

87 Candreva, 88 Rincon, 2 Thorsby;

5 Senses;

27 Quagliarella, 10 Caputo.

(30 Ravaglia, 33 Falcone, 13 Conti, 26 Magnani, 3 Augello, 6 Ekdal, 11 Sabiri, 70 Trimboli, 16 Askildsen, 26 Viera, 21 Giovinco, 7 Supryaga).

Coach: Giampaolo.

Disqualified: none.

Beware: Bereszynski, Murru, Candreva, Thorsby.

Unavailable: Damsgaard, Gabbiadini, Yoshida, Askildsen.

Referee: Chiffi from Padua Snai odds: 1.40;

5.00, 7.50